Francis H. Rankin, Jr.

Francis H. Rankin, Jr.
32nd Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1891–1892
Preceded by William A. Paterson
Succeeded by George E. Taylor[1][2]
Constituency City of Flint, Michigan
Treasurer of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1881–1883
Preceded by Jared Van Vleet
Succeeded by Jonathan Palmer
Constituency City of Flint, Michigan[1]
Personal details
Born December 28, 1854
Flint, Michigan
Died December 7, 1925
Flint, Michigan
Resting place Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan
Political party Republican[3]
Spouse(s) Caroline Pierce
Relations Arabella and Francis H. Rankin, Sr., Parents
Joseph Rankin, Richard S. Hearn, Grandfathers
Silas Pierce, father-in-law[4]
Children Caroline A.
Occupation printer, editor, publisher
Profession Publishing[3]
Religion Episcopal

Francis H. Rankin, Jr. was a Michigan politician and publisher.[1][2]

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Early life

On December 28, 1854, Rankin was Born in Flint, Michigan[3] to Arabella and Francis H. Rankin, Sr.. He was educated by attending the ward schools until the age of thirteen then he when to work for his father's newspaper, the Wolverine Citizen. He was a co-owner of the paper with his father in 1881. On October 21 of that same year, Rankin married Caroline Pierce, daughter of Silas Pierce.[4]

Political life

In 1881, he was appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of Treasurer of the City of Flint under Mayor Charles A. Mason and serving another full term under Mayor George E. Newell.[1] Rankin was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1891 for a single 1 year term.[3] Additional he was Secretary of the Republican County Committee for six years.[4]

Post-political life

He served in a few organization as officers with the Genesee County Agricultural Society as secretary and with the Flint Gentleman's Driving Club as Vice President[4] On December 7, 1925 in Flint, Michigan, Rankin died and was later buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
William A. Paterson		 Mayor of Flint
1891-92		 Succeeded by
George E. Taylor
Preceded by
Jared Van Vleet		 Treasurer of Flint
1881-83		 Succeeded by
Jonathan Palmer

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch13/roster3.html. Retrieved 2009-02-06. 
  2. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MI/ofc/flint.html. Retrieved 2009-02-09. 
  3. ^ a b c d e "Index to Politicians: Rankin -- Rankin, Francis H., Jr. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/rankin.html#0LI0183VU. Retrieved 2009-02-19. 
  4. ^ a b c d 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties. Chapman Bros.. pp. 851–853. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/tuscola/book/851-853.htm. Retrieved 2009-02-24.